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First Art : Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos
MaryAnn F. Kohl, Renee F. Ramsey, ...
Gryphon House, 2002
Toddler Fun!
My then 18 month old and I took "My First Art Class" at our local community center this past summer--it's a class created by the author's of the book. She had a great time with many of the activities and now that I'm back at work for the school year, I wanted to be ...
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Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
Donald Miller
Thomas Nelson, 2003
Compelling
I found myself laughing aloud one minute and welling with tears the next. This readable collection of thoughts on being Christian is compelling and inviting. It stretches the imagination of what could be and helps to expose some deeply guarded pharisaical practices ...
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The Communist Manifesto (Penguin Classics)
Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels
Penguin Classics, 2002
Please actually read Marx...
...and PLEASE read beyond the Manifesto! Ignore the anti-Marx ideologues who do not actually read him, and give him a shot. Forget, for a minute, all preconceived notions of communism, and take his writings as though they are fresh and brand new. Only then should you ...
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Craft Lessons 2nd Edition
Ralph J. Fletcher, Joann Portalupi
Stenhouse Publishers, 2007
Model Mini-lessons for the writing workshop
I'm a relatively new teacher, and have switched grade levels every year. Teaching writing has been one of the biggest challenges for me. I believe in a writing workshop model, and use a lot of 6 Traits ideas. I knew that both relied on the idea of the writing ...
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MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing, 3rd ed.
Modern Language Association
Modern Language Association of America, 2008
the perfect reference source
This book is the ultimate guide for writers. It is one of two books published by the Modern Language Association, and of the two, this one provides the complete guide to the MLA style. This book serves graduate students and scholarly writers best. It discusses ...
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LifeSpan Development with LifeMap CD-ROM
John W Santrock
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2006
Life span
The text took you from conception to death with a clarity that can't be beat. Anyone wanting to fully understand life span development should invest in this very comprehensive text.
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How to See Yourself As You Really Are
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Atria, 2007
Great for beginners or anyone
As a beginner in Buddhism, this was the first Buddhist book that I read. Before reading this, I had heard of many ways of Buddhist thought through small online writings, but His Holiness' 'How to See Yourself As You Really Are' truly helped me to gain a more ...
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The Art of Public Speaking with Learning Tools Suite (Student CD-ROMs 5.0, Audio Abridgement CD set, ...
Stephen E Lucas
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2005
very good
i really liked the books. it was a new package as promised and also delivered on time.
thank you.
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Drawing Words and Writing Pictures: Making Comics: Manga, Graphic Novels, and Beyond
Jessica Abel, Matt Madden
First Second, 2008
Wanna' Make Comics? Start Here...
I brought an advance copy of this book into a college illustration class I teach. The class was quite impressed. In fact, two students went onto Amazon online and bought it instantly. Usually I discourage shopping during class, but Drawing Words and Writing Pictures is ...
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Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
Back Bay Books, 1995
Must Read
This is a fantastic book that provides great insight into one of the most inspirational leaders in modern history. His story in particular and the anti-apartheid struggles in general are fascinating and provide extremely valuable lessons. With his humbleness and ...
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Living with Art
Mark Getlein
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2006
Rather Dull
I was required to buy this book for Art 131 and while it gives good term descriptions it gives little information to interest the reader and want them to go into an art degree.
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Design Like You Give a Damn: Architectural Responses to Humanitarian Crises
Architecture for Humanity
Metropolis Books, 2006
INCREDIBLE
Okay, so I havent actually read the book but Cameron Sinclair came to my school a month ago to give a lecture based on the book. It was one of the most motivating and perspective changing experiences that Ive ever had. It gave me a totally new perspective on ...
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Puntos de partida: An Invitation to Spanish Student Edition w/ Online Learning Center Bind-in card, 7th ...
Marty Knorre, Thalia Dorwick, ...
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2004
Spanish Book
It's the one needed at UCLA (and I'm sure other schools too) for Spanish 1-3. It does a good job of showing examples.
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English Skills with Readings
John Langan
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2007
good
Yet I have not received payment back for return of the book.I am waiting for your reply.Thanks.
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Razzle Dazzle Writing: Achieving Success Through 50 Target Skills
Melissa Forney
Maupin House Publishing, 2001
good job breaking down the steps of writing
Great ideas for beginning writers in terms of organization. Breaks down the steps simply. Explains what makes interesting writing.
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